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Amada
90/100 (3965 ratings)
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Spanish
Mediterranean
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Brunch
Ham Croquettes
Salad
Lamb
Gazpacho
Crab
Fish
Tortillas
Scallops
Pork
Omelette
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Tuna
Meatballs
Calamares
Suckling Pig
Octopus
Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Paella
Cheesecake
Beef
Queso
Tapas
Patatas Bravas
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Lobster
Lamb chops
Eggplant
Croquettes
Sit down
Catalan
Spanish
Takeout
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Came here for restaurant week with a friend. It was absolutely lovely. Love the vibes inside. The server was a gem, so sweet and friendly. The food..."
sharon
"Great Spanish restaurant in a beautiful part of Philadelphia. This place was packed, so we were happy that we had a reservation. The tapas style menu..."
Briana
"Wow, what a great experience! Went for brunch and got the combo lunch for 2 and it was the perfect combo of all the things we wanted. Stand outs are..."
Peter Pinti
"Anyone else turn every restaurant into a tapas restaurant? At Amada, they do the work for you… 😉 Amada is the iconic Spanish Tapas spot by Chef..."
Sara Govero
"Went for brunch and had the bread basket, shakshuka, and duck confit. The food was fine, the service was great! We got a basque cheesecake to help..."
Fame S
"The tapas are the way to go here- in particular I'd recommend the chefs selection which gives you 8-10 dishes for $70. For those unfamiliar with..."
Ty Clement
"Great tapas place but with a correspondingly high price. Picked out this place based on reviews and proximity to the hotel and was able to make a..."
Tom Nakatani (t2co)
"Great place for brunch. Came here to celebrate my dads birthday and booked a 12PM a couple days in advance. We were seated and the waiter was very..."
Lauren
"We had a great date night last weekend. We never had tapas before and it was truly a wonderful experience. We tried the chef’s menu for two and it..."
Yolanda Brown
"I had an absolutely incredible experience dining at Amada restaurant in Philadelphia. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and..."
reylo kannon
"Relaxed atmosphere. We had our food tapas style... octopus, serrano ham with spinach and figs,and some scallops. Food arrived fast, but if ordering..."
Lorraine Pai
"First time to Philadelphia has not disappointed. The good food keeps coming on this trip! The staff at Amada were very welcoming and accommodating...."
Jennifer Monsen
"My wife and I had an incredible experience. Service from Kristin was perfect - she was knowledgeable, engaging, and helped us navigate through the..."
Joseph Laatsch
"The atmosphere and service... "Chef's Kiss" We were awarded the best seat in the house which was couch like with two chairs on the opposite side...."
Rickie Taylor
"Thank you Amada for making my bday so special. Thank you Shayna for your delightful service. The tapas here are always delicious & I love getting to..."
Joy Gilinsky
"Words cannot express how amazing Amada is. Came here in 2018 for a wedding and decided last minute to check out this amazing spot. Choosing the..."
sara white
"We did the chef's tasting and the food was amazing! Large portions and everything came out timely. All of the wait staff were so..."
Lisa Cannatelli
"My friends and I dined here last night and we were blown out of the water with everything! We were welcomed with a bottle of wine from the manager,..."
Mia Kappauf
"This is one of the three great Spanish restaurants in Philly, along with Oloroso and Barcelona. The service was superb. The cocktails were great and..."
Artemis Rafti
El Vez
85/100 (7470 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Central American
Vegan Options
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Southwestern
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Latin
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Queso
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Bass
Ceviche
Salad
Crab
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
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"Have been to El Vez many times. Food is always very good. Atmosphere / Decor / Vibe still very cool despite being same for 20 years now. Bathrooms /..."
Chas B
"My friend and I had a nice night here. I enjoyed the food but overall this place isn’t really anything special. For the price point I’d imagine..."
Avy Le
"El Vez offers a delightful fusion of flavors! We got Tacos Árabes which a standout, bursting with deliciousness. The grilled corn and melted..."
Sourav Das
"My friend had the red sangria and the chicken burrito. I had chicken tacos and Brussels sprouts. The inside is vibrant and has a great vibe, we sat..."
Shanna Larson
"Flamboyant and iconic, El Vez is a landmark dining and entertainment fixture of Philly's gayborhood. It also is an amazing Mexican restaurant and..."
Steve Malone
"The queso with chorizo, excellent. The five taco sampler - so good. Especially the pork and beef. Plantains with queso, I mean who doesn't love..."
Hannah Lorenzo
"If your in downtown center city near Rittenhouse square, or near Independence Hall and want to grab tacos in a decently sized place - here’s your..."
Ella G
"If you have some time to sit down for a good dinner with a fun vibe, this is the place! From the moment you walk in, the environment is high energy,..."
Christopher Villegas
"You seriously can never go wrong with El Vez, one of the best Mexican restaurants ANYWHERE. Service is on point, food is delicious and the drinks are..."
Doug
"Great center city spot. Flavors are always amazing. I’ve been several times and today, the taco sampler, was the best thing I’ve had there...."
Eric Liguori
Tequilas Restaurant
84/100 (5251 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tres Leches
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Filet Mignon
Surf And Turf
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Chicken Wings
Ceviche
Chocolate mousse
Lobster
Salad
Queso
Crab
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Private Dining
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We went to Tequilas for NYE dinner and it was worth it. We love food and service. The server was helpful. I ordered veggie taco and it was wonderful..."
Mr Patella
"Visiting from Texas, we were desperately looking for authentic Mexican Restaurants & came across this one on Google. We walked in during their..."
Judy Jasso
"Do yourself a favor, sit at the bar with Dan. You'll get THE tequila tasting experience of a lifetime! We went for restaurant week but were blown..."
S Davis
"I was happy to get back to one of my favorite spots in the city this past weekend.  We were going to see a show at the Academy and this was a..."
Mike Rizzo
"Went for happy hour. This place did not disappoint!! Service was excellent. Great food and drinks. Spicy marg had deep jalapeño flavor which I feel..."
Barb P
"For such a high end restaurant, the food was good, but for me not amazing. The service and atmosphere more than made up for it. Pricing was very..."
Zachary Pepin
"This was my first time at Tequila's and they did not disappoint! I see why Jessica @6ABC Action News listed them as one of her favorite restaurants..."
Alexandra Ford
"Decent food, great atmosphere. Servers are great. Had the Enchiladas with mole sauce and carne asada. I was not a fan of the their mole sauce, too..."
Anas Shebli
"Came for restaurant week and I was impressed! Was not expecting it to be as good as it was. I got surf and turf and the steak was mildly over done..."
Emily
"It was a super experience. The good was very tasty and worth the price. The ambience was super. It is a buzzing place snd not a quiet place remember..."
Vaishali Karulkar
Lolita
82/100 (3042 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Beef
Octopus
Hanger steak
Salad
Queso
Tuna
Tres Leches
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was awesome. Went Sunday night around 9pm. The watermelon salad with goat cheese and jicama was amazing. I had pork Carnitas which was out of this..."
Jeff Miller
"Really great food in a loud fun atmosphere. Our server was excellent and our host did a great job getting our table together in spite of our..."
John M. Warrick
"Great food! Guacamole was delish! Quaint and interesting vibe. Came here for dinner during a work trip- did not disappoint! Also- if you like..."
Branden Ashley Zelesnak
"Short-rib nachos are in point! Check out the pomegranate margarita..."
Chrissy Black
"Incredible. Great service, atmosphere and food. Drinks were on point,..."
Philip Given
"Nice find on 13th near the Wanamaker building. Wonderful crunchy fish tacos on restaurant-made corn tortillas, with very spicy habenero salsa, and..."
Leslie Wooding
"Never fails to be an excellent experience. The restaurant is tight in terms of space but it's cozy. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food..."
Michael Lynn
"Omg Lolita’s was AMAZING! Food, drinks were so delish!!!!! and our waitress Natalia was amazing, personable and fun last night! 20 stars! You must..."
Molly Whelan
"Went here last night. It was crowded and we didn't have reservations but they managed to find us a table. Waiter was great, and so was the pitcher of..."
Shawnee Lewis
"I so love this restaurant it is very pleasant and peaceful and the waitresses a very polite and respectful and the food is fabulous!!!..."
Brigida Tirado
"Food was amazing! Cocktails were great too. We went during restaurant week. Our server was very nice and had a great flow. We weren’t without food..."
Marcus J
"We stopped in for lunch at Lolita's. The decor and energy of this place is super cute, cozy, friendly, & altogether amazing. They worked with my..."
Miriam Diamant
"🥗🌮🍺🍸🍷Cozy. Really cozy. Decent selection of wine. Mixed drinks, wine and beer. Appetizer are to die for. The mix of corn chips..."
Tim G
"This review is about flavor. The food is awesome, but the flavor is what makes this place great. The price is right and way less than most 5 stars in..."
Nelson Roman
"Lolita is amazing and I was very pleasantly surprised. Every single dish I had was not only delicious but very well cooked and presented. I also sat..."
V B
"Very nice ambience, friendly staff. On fridays and saturdays the place is really full and it was hard to get a reservation in opentable. We ordered..."
Arusha Acharyya
"I'm in Philadelphia for a conference so my friends and I saw this place and had to try it. The atmosphere is so nice! It could be the perfect place..."
LaKisha Lumpkin
"August 2019: what a wonderful place for some good food. Great ambiance, awesome service, incredible foods, decent selection. Try their smoky salsa..."
arun ramakrishnan
"Beautiful location with amazing food and drinks. Party of six ran up a large bill VERY quickly. We didn’t realize they close mid day between lunch..."
Brian
"Stopped by on Thanksgiving eve and were quickly shown to a table. The friendly waitress came for our drink order and told us the kitchen would be..."
Rich Wildrick
Lucha Cartel
81/100 (3335 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Queso
Fish
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"love this place. the best Mexican food in Philly... love the imagery and vibe of the place, and the people there are great... our waitress Callie..."
David Polidoro
"So I hadn’t eaten here but the dance scene vibe was on point !!! I didn’t think that it was going to be full of people!! Everyone was friendly!..."
Dominique J. Chavous
"A very nice place to come drink a couple of beers and taste some starters. Very nice and friendly staff. Sure This is a place to return more..."
Ronaldo Francelino
"Firstly, the ambiance is rad. I love the juxtaposition of Luchador and Judeo-Christian icons. I didn't know where to let my eyes settle. The..."
Ashley Atwood
"Really good food, attentive and friendly staff. Gluten free enchiladas! Amazing! Thanks y’all! Michael from..."
Michael Shafer
"The menu is a diverse fiesta of options, providing something for everyone. Personally, the Birria tacos stole the show for me. While they could use a..."
Melany xo
"Amazing vibes,great food and great margaritas. Came here for lunch before work and had a great meal with my wife. The elote was very flavorful and..."
Leonard Mason
"Absolutely LOVED this establishment! By far one of the BEST Nachos we’ve ever had! We went with the Nacho Carne and the meat was to die for! The..."
ROSIE
"(Note: I write these reviews in part for my own nationwide business clients, for travel inspiration! I’m a financial planner - CFP®️practitioner..."
Karen Melo Ticas, CFP
"A pretty metal taco spot with amazing Lucia art adorning the entire establishment. There's a great selection of both carnivore and vegetarian/vegan..."
Oz Sultan
"This is a great Mexican restaurant/ bar. The decor is artsy Mexican. There are mask on the ledge by the ceiling that you might miss. The facilities..."
Minh Hua
"My family and I had dinner here celebrating my dad’s birthday and the Host and server were really welcoming! I like the ambiance snd I liked the..."
Nubian Goddess
"This Mexican cuisine is located in a popular area and is great for family and friends. Price was reasonable considering I have a family dinner of 5..."
Wanderlust Wanderer
"We are from out of town and visited this place twice within the five days we were there. First time we had the Blue Demon margarita (amazing!), the..."
Patty Aguinaga
"Here for the cheap margaritas, Latino top hits and excellent attentive service. Always my go to for that $6 happy hour pick me up. The chicken..."
Cynthia J. Roman-Cabrera
"Me and my friend first time here was yesterday. I enjoy the atmosphere and service was fast. Our server was nice and quick with bringing our food. I..."
Lifestylista
"Taco Tuesday in Philly was phenomenal. The last stop on my "Made in America" 4th of July tour and it was worth the wait opening at 3 pm. Lucha..."
Tiffany Choice
"We haven’t had authentic Mexican food before. We were in old city and decided to try this place on a whim. We ordered the Nachos, soft tacos with..."
Jeewantha Bandara
"THESE NACHOS ARE SO GOOD. I literally go there for their nachos and it definitely can fill 2-3 people. Their elote is actually a whole corn on a..."
Nazmun Nahar
"Awesome happy hour… it is 3pm until 6pm and the food and drinks are great!! Friendly staff, my waitress suggested the Philly cheese steak taco and..."
Roberta Tepper
"The food here was fantastic! Even the cheese quesadilla was..."
Brent Reece
"The food, atmosphere and drinks were excellent here! We came at the end of happy hour and got $5 house margaritas and 2/$5 chicken empanadas and they..."
Sharron Vaughn
Distrito
80/100 (5112 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Octopus
Chicken Wings
Ceviche
Salad
Queso
Crab
Lamb
Duck
Sit down
Mexican
Spanish
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had the best beef fajita ever! Atmosphere is fantastic and the service is fantastic! Absolutely recommend and will be coming..."
Michael Mattiello
"Fantastic restaurant, we were very impressed with the atmosphere, cleanliness and vibe. We were fortunate enough to have Chris, an attentive,..."
Jennifer Lawrence Zeman
"Very nice, little place with pretty good food. Very interesting decor! The seven of us made a a work dinner here and everything was great from the..."
Sean Barron
"I couldn't believe how good the food was at those prices! Chef Garces has definitely taken casual food and elevated it while also keeping it..."
Jason Robbins
"Absolutely love this place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Oh, and the Margarita pitchers are amazing! Can't wait to go..."
Christy Lynn
"Best happy hour the Feliz margarita was delicious!! I highly recommend its the best after work day ending ever..."
Sharon Watkins
"Best tacos I’ve ever had! Friendly service and all food is delicious and top..."
Steve Coakley
"Went here for dinner and everything was very good. The food was tasty and the service was very quick and friendly. We were able to catch the last..."
Doug Dickinson
"Super cute, very silly and bright atmosphere. Very good rum punch during happy hour. The food is also very good. I've never had plantain served like..."
Samantha Lott
"Went during happy hour, great prices, service was quick and the food was amazing, and I mean everything was yummy from the appetizers to the..."
cynthia m
"Had a great time at Distrito, the food was wonderful. I had the tortia soup, fish taco, and crab enchiladas. All were very tasteful. Also thier..."
Lemuel Aikens
"Divine service Interesting menu Super duper drinks Tasty food Recommend for all I would go back Totally will be going back Oh happy day ! Happy..."
Gav Blaxberg
"TLDR: incredible tacos and service, other things need work. Overall this place is really great, but there are some caveats. We ordered chips and..."
Alex Mojcher
"Great Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices in a fun atmosphere. So many good things to say about this place. The margaritas are strong, the flavors..."
Matthew Baumann
"Some of the best Mexican food I've had in years. The margaritas were sublime, fish tacos were off the hook and the shrimp ceviche was slammin'! The..."
bullfrog “Bullfrog”
"Good service. Varied selection of dishes. Huge portions on some items. Vegetarian options. Nice selection of appetizers. My son liked the mango drink..."
Jason Haines
"This place was incredible! I've never been in a restaurant so big and will decorated that it's worth visiting for the atmosphere alone. The service..."
Salvatore Rametta
"First time really dining there (was there a few years ago for a company Christmas party). There for a lunch meeting and really enjoyed it. Our..."
Nia Daye
"Enjoyed the food. Loved that they had happy hour even on weekends. Tacos were good..."
Kenya Massie
"The atmosphere was phenomenal and definitely reminded me of authentic Mexican street style tacos while adding a modern social party vibe. The service..."
Alan Beltran
"My wife and I sat at the vw bug table, and wow, what a great experience! The bar manager Drew made sure our experience was top notch! The food was..."
Howard Henderson
"Today was my first time dinning here and I must say, the fish tacos were superb! The plantains was good also! Not to mention the cinnamon apple..."
Her
"Great place for some authentic Mexican fare. Excellent enchiladas and tacos with up to par margaritas. The waiters were very courteous and..."
Peter Stolarski
"Amazing spot for late dinner with friends and drinks. Check it out you won't be disappointed. Try their piña colada and the nachos; they're..."
Christian Cornielles
"Recommended to go on a Tuesday. Tacos are $2.5 but fish tacos are $3. You can't go wrong with a pitcher of margaritas. Guac and chips are good but a..."
Johadane Pierre
"Food was delicious. Happy hour margaritas were just ok. Service was..."
Christine Carleton
Xochitl
78/100 (812 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tortillas
Chicken Wings
Ceviche
Queso
Tres Leches
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Their signature guacamole is excellent! The strawberries and pineapples were a delightful addition to it. I had the chicken tacos and my best friend..."
Meaghan Fitz
"Kevin C Smith DC recommends Xochitl. 1 min · What a Happy Accident we had when we stumbled upon this hidden Gem of a Mexican Restaurant! Walking..."
Kevin C Smith DC
"Guac was amazing, blood orange margaritas were amazing, and our tacos were so fun that we had to eat them with a fork! Would definitely come back!!..."
Laur Malampy
"The bartender is amazing, he was basically running the bar, hosting and serving all by himself! He's the real MVP...."
Megan Catherine
"The best authentic Mexican food I ever had. Great food wonderful service wonderful..."
Steven Leontaras
"Awesome all around...great margaritas and guacamole..incredible bar..."
Michele Matyskiela Little
"Amazon Margs, Food and Service! Great choice for a girls..."
Meg Power
"Real nice place....staff was awesome and drinks were..."
Dwayne Blackwell Sr.
"First time there and everything was fantastic. I wish I could have tried everything on the..."
Holly Baseski Shackman
"Great service and excellent food. The atmosphere is also something my wife and I truly..."
Angel Sant
"Real Mexican food. People choice guacamole sounded odd but so good. Drinks we got margaritas perfectly mixed. I had tacos and my husband had the..."
Ciarra Golden
"the cook on the shrimp was amazing. whoever was on grill was superb. loved the tres leches cake dense yet flavorful and not too sweet. i had gone for..."
lily
"I visited on my Birthday and I did enjoy the food along with the service. I recommend the guacamole to start, taste so fresh and is made to order...."
LaLa Dolce
"Simply put, EVERYTHING on the menu is made FRESH! Hands down best tacos in Philly 👐🌮🔔(and I have had many, many tacos from all over the..."
Ev Reheard
"Absolutely excellent gourmet mexican food restaurant! The service was wonderful and we got to eatoutside right on the street ! The entire experience..."
Maddie
"Went on a Sunday night so it was quiet and not too busy. I had the spicy brisket tacos and yucca fries (the fries were spicier than the tacos) and..."
Steven Santiago
"Great vegetable tacos, as well as the Blood Orange Margarita. Best thing is the customizable guacamole..."
Peter Salem
"Perfect place in Philly for Mexican food and drinks. The Guacamole and Fish/Shrimp tacos are amazing. We love the surprise Tequila and Mezcal drinks..."
Ron Ornowski
"If you want the freshest Hispanic food in the city come here without a doubt...classic margarita all day every day!!! With top notch Service!!! Great..."
Shaylee Strong
"Birria tacos were some of the best I’ve ever..."
Jordan Glick
"We made reservations for the wrong day at another restaurant (womp womp) so we walked around and stumbled upon this amazing spot! We had the crispy..."
Franyi Brenes
"The food was good, the drinks had entirely too much icing them especially for the price. Guacamole is fantastic and came out quick. I think they..."
star wars
"Amazing food and we had an exceptionally friendly server helped us. Portions were big and unbelievably delicious. Went there on a spur of the moment..."
Nick Golden
"Had an incredible time! The whole staff was great and very helpful. The drinks were fantastic and the food was phenomenal. Ian was one of our servers..."
Kaspian Henderson
"We came for the first time for a casual light supper and we’re quite pleased! We sat outdoor on a beautiful night. The meal started with margs that..."
JoAnna Pahides Stump
"Excellent margaritas (not watered down, not to sweet), great service, very nice ambiance, delicious guacamole that you can customize made fresh all..."
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